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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.84, 591.72 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.84, 591.72 and 251.86 is: 347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.84 : 591.72 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.84/591.72 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.84x = 591.72 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.84x = 149,027.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,027.64/428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.51

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